Pope Leo XIV

Childhood classmates from the United States reunite with Pope Leo

Nearly 60 years since they posed for their eighth-grade graduation photo, St. Mary of the Assumption's class of 1969 came together for a reunion picture, however, with...

Vatican

Communion of faithful, not just clergy, shares role in safeguarding faith, pope says

Continuing his Vatican II catechesis, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the role of the baptized in sharing Christ’s mission and contributing to the Church’s renewal in his weekly...

War & Peace

Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in Middle East, special prayers for Lebanon

On Feb. 28, the U.S. and Israel launched a series of strikes against Iran with the aim of targeting its nuclear and ballistic missile program as well as pushing for...

Pope Leo XIV

God's name can never be used to justify 'absurd' pursuit of war, pope says

"God cannot be enlisted by darkness," Pope Leo XIV said in a homily during Mass in a parish on the outskirts of Rome.

God always "comes to bring light, hope and peace...

Pope Leo XIV Appoints Reverend Godfrey Mullen, OSB as Bishop of Belleville

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Reverend Godfrey Mullen, O.S.B., as Bishop of Belleville. Bishop-elect Mullen is a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, and current administrator...

Vatican

Church's unity comes from faith in Christ and from love, pope says

Pope Leo XIV said in his weekly general audience that the diversity of the Catholic Church is a strength during these times of conflict, brought together through the...

Lent

Faith and flowers: Special rules keep God's house simply beautiful

There are many traditions observed during the season of Lent, and one of the more visible is the stark change in church decor and a complete absence of flowers.

However...

Pope Leo XIV Bestows Title of “Monsignor” on U.S. Bishops’ General Secretary

“In his work, Fr. Fuller has demonstrated a pastoral heart, a theologian’s mind, and a worthy steward’s deft guiding hand,” said Archbishop Coakley, president of the...

Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Bishop Emanuel Shaleta of the Eparchy of Saint Peter the Apostle of San Diego; Appoints Bishop Saad Sirop Hanna as the Apostolic Administrator

Lent

Jesus is close by, just open your eyes, Pope Leo tells young people

"As a good and caring Shepherd, the Lord always waits for us and accompanies us, wherever we live and however we are," Pope Leo XIV told parishioners during his fourth...